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Iowa Wins Slugfest Over Clemson With Raucous Rebounding

TAMPA, Fla. — No matter the sport, you have a great chance to win when you play stout defense. The Iowa Hawkeyes proved that with a 67-61 win over the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament on Friday evening at Benchmark International Arena.

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Three Takeaways From Iowa's First NCAA Tournament Win in Five Years

First year head coach Ben McCollum came to the Iowa Hawkeyes with a mission to make the NCAA Tournament. Not only did he do so in his first season, but he also came out with a win.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 20

How to Watch: Iowa vs. Fairleigh Dickinson NCAA Tournament First Round Game

Iowa Hawkeyes fans are able to enjoy both the men's and women's teams in March Madness for the first time in a few years. One day after the men's squad takes on Clemson, Iowa's women will host a game against Fairleigh Dickinson.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 20

The Best (and Worst) March Madness Moments in Iowa MBB History

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 31-31 all-time in the NCAA Tournament. They seem to lose more games than they win which makes sense as it's been quite some time since they've done some damage in the tournament .

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 20

Iowa vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Hawkeyes Can Beat Knights

The Iowa Hawkeyes secured the No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament which basically secured them another two home games. Fairleigh Dickinson is 30-4 overall but three of their four losses have come on the road.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 20

Iowa MBB Projected Starting Lineup, Rotation for NCAA Tournament

First year head coach Ben McCollum has been stuck on his ways with the Iowa Hawkeyes. That's certainly not a bad thing as it got them to the NCAA Tournament, but don't expect any adjustments now when it comes to the team's starting lineup.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 20

Why Iowa Will Upset Clemson in NCAA Tournament

The 2026 NCAA Tournament started with a No. 9 seed taking down No. 8, so there's no reason the Iowa Hawkeyes can't replicate those results. In fact, the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Caitlin Clark Receives Message From Iowa Coach Before March Madness

Caitlin Clark dominated her return to basketball after eight months off. Following an injury-plagued 2025 WNBA season where she was limited to only 13

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 19

How to Watch: Iowa vs. Clemson NCAA Tournament First Round Game

Preview: Iowa vs. Clemson NCAA Tournament First Round Game

Iowa Hawkeyes fans had to wait an extra day as their team is set to kick off tournament action on March 20. Obviously, Iowa wasn't in the First Four which took place on March 17 and 18, but they weren't among the opening day action on March 19.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 19

Iowa WBB Projected Starting Lineup and Rotation for the NCAA Tournament

The Iowa Hawkeyes had to toy with their starting lineup a bit when senior guard Taylor McCabe went down with a season ending injury on January 25. McCabe had been the heart and soul of this team for quite some time even though she might have never led the way when it came to points per game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 19

The Best (and Worst) March Madness Moments in Iowa WBB History

One could argue the Iowa Hawkeyes trips to back to back Final Fours in 2022-23 and 2023-24 were both the best and worst moments in program history. While it was great to see Caitlin Clark bring this team a national audience, Iowa failed to get the job done in both National Championship games.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 19

Iowa vs. Clemson Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Hawkeyes Can Beat Tigers

Sitting at 21-12 the Iowa Hawkeyes received a No. 9 seed in the 2025-26 NCAA Tournament. Seeing as they've missed the tournament these last few years, they'll certainly take what they can get.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / March 18

Iowa Still Tops Women’s College Basketball Popularity Rankings Post Caitlin Clark Era

It would not have been surprising to anybody to hear that the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team was the country's most popular when superstar guard Caitlin Clark was on the Hawkeyes' roster.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 18

Iowa Women's March Madness History: Record, Titles, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

Jan Jensen took over the Iowa Hawkeyes a year ago as Lisa Bluder retired when Caitlin Clark's collegiate career came to an end. Iowa was fresh off a pair of trips to the National Championship game, but they failed to get the job done both times.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 18

The One Player Who Will Decide Iowa MBB's March Madness Tournament Run

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum has been attached at the hip with Bennett Stirtz throughout his collegiate career. The two started at the Division II level before making their way to Drake last season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 18

The Iowa WBB Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness

While there are certainly a few experienced players on this Iowa Hawkeyes squad, there's nothing quite like going into the NCAA Tournament with a ton of freshman and sophomore impact players.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 18

Iowa HC Ben McCollum All-Time NCAA Tournament Record and Best Finishes

Iowa Hawkeyes first year head coach Ben McCollum is still relatively new to coaching at the Division I level. His success at D2 speaks for itself, and that's something that helped him get to where he was with the Drake Bulldogs a year ago.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 17

Fairleigh Dickinson Upset Chances: Knights' Only Path to Victory Against Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes have opened as massive favorites, and rightfully so, as they received the No. 2 seed and get to play host to No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson.

WNBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 17

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 1st Round Preview | 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament

The madness has officially returned to the heartland, and if you listen closely, you can almost hear the collective roar brewing inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 17

The Iowa MBB Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness

First year head coach Ben McCollum hasn't done much adjusting to the Iowa Hawkeyes starting lineup. Other than Tavion Banks not getting the start against Nebraska the second time around, he's gone with the same five guys for quite some time.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 17

5 Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Clemson

The Iowa Hawkeyes enter the 2025-26 NCAA Tournament against a Clemson squad who just lost to No. 1 Duke by 12 points. First year head coach Ben McCollum was able to guide the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 16

Iowa HC Jan Jensen All-Time NCAA Tournament Record and Best Finishes

From 2000 to 2024 Jan Jensen was the assistant coach to the one and only Lisa Bluder. Now, the Iowa Hawkeyes passed her the key and the Jan Jensen era is upon us.

College Basketball News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 16

Iowa NCAA Tournament Upset Chances: Path to Victory Against Clemson

No one really considers the No. 9 seed taking down the No. 8 seed as an upset, but at the end of the day it's still a lower seed taking care of business.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 16

5 Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Fairleigh Dickinson

The Iowa Hawkeyes knew they were among the Top 16 teams, but they later learned they were going to be the No. 2 seed in Region 4 - Sacramento. The No. 1 seed in their region is South Carolina which just so happens to be one of the two No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 16

Iowa Men's March Madness History: Record, Titles, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

Coming into this year's tournament as the No. 9 seed, first year head coach Ben McCollum is looking to lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to their first National Championship.